Mary Elizabeth Batts
August 10, 1934 ~ March 14, 2016
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Mary Elizabeth Fairchild Batts, 81, of Candler, died on Monday, March 14, 2016, at the Laurels of Greentree Ridge.
A native of Candler, Mrs. Batts was a daughter of the late Roy and Mildred Taylor Fairchild. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Ruth Hampton and Martha Netherton and a brother, George Fairchild.
Mrs. Batts was a veteran, serving two years in the U.S. Navy. She retired in 1993 following 30 years with the Buncombe County School System.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Curtis Batts; daughters, Diane Holder and Teresa Smith (Robert); son, Michael Batts; brother, Roy Dennis Fairchild (Linda); grandchildren, Danielle Pressley, Jamie Pressley, Amber Smith, and McKayla Smith, and one great-grandson, Lincoln Levins.
The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Browns View United Methodist Church with The Revs. Dr. Thomas Batts and Jody Halstead officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at the church cemetery.
Her family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
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Praying for your families loss.
Dear Family, I pray for the Holy Spirit to bring you comfort in this time of grief. In Jesus name I pray. Amen
Diane praying for you and your family.
Diane sending prayers your way. So sorry for your loss.
She was a very sweat lady. Was always kind and gracious. She always let us girls have a great time and lots of fun growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this very sad time.
My sweet, sweet friend….I am here for you and your family! You are my sister and my chosen family. I am praying for peace, fond memories and remembering your mom’s love to cover you during this time. Lean on each other, those you love and those that you know love you. Mary (nana) is HOME… And isn’t that wonderful! I love you!
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I have such wonderful memories of your beautiful, laughter-filled family at Pisgah View Ranch…when we were kids. My thoughts and prayers will be with you throughout the coming months and hope there will be more smiles than tears when you remember Mary.
Curtis and family.thoughts and prayers with you all.sorry for the loss of your sweet mary.with our sincere sympathy. The Farmers.Lynn and janice Young farmer
Dear Curtis, Diane, Teresa and Michael,
Mary was such a fine person and I loved her dearly. I pray you all will get through this time.. And know we will see her again soon! Love to you all.
Mike, Diane & Teresa so sorry for the loss of your dear Mother. She was the sweetest lady..A
So sorry to hear about Mrs. Batts I remember her well from my Candler school day and always was a joy to be around. I know you guys will miss her but just remember no more suffering or pain and you guys will see her again. God bless this family
Mike, I’m sorry to hear that your Mother has passed on. She was such a sweet woman. My prayers goes out to you and the rest of the family. Blessings my friend.
I have such fond memories of working with Mary at Candler Elementary School. She had a wonderful sense of humor and I know she will be missed. God Bless you all.
I remember her….what a loss this is…prayers to Diane, Teresa and Curtis. Prayers for comfort and relief. I know ur journey has been hard as my Mom suffered the same fate.
Curtis and Family –
We were so sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. She was such a dear friend and neighbor when our children were small. We spent many good hours together. I will never forget the good times all of us had. Our prayers go out to you during this time.
I’m so sorry for your loss she was a good and kind person she will be missed my thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of sorrow may God bless each and every one of you .
Praying for the Batts family today and moving forward. Thank you for your service Mrs. Batts. May God place happy memories in the families hearts and minds and replace sadness with joy. She will be smiling at you all from her place in heaven. I am with you in spirit Mike.
very sorry to hear about your mom , I know I hadn’t seen you probably since high school and hope your doing fine. I got to see diane a while back. may god be with you all and comfort you in this time of need. hope to see you sometime.
I’m so sorry for your loss, this is one of the hardest things life offers. Praying for the family. Find strength in the Lord.